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Art of War

by Sun Tzu

About this title: The aphorisms that make up the philosophy of war and strategy by Sun Tzu have, several centuries later, become a must-read for young professionals in business. Though the text can be applied to the ruthless world of commerce, this translation by Thomas Cleary contextualizes the teachings in the Taoist tradition, enabling the work to transcend the ... read more

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The Art of War

by Tzu, Sun, And Minford, John, Professor

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Viking Books Date Published: 11/2002 ISBN-13: 9780670031566 ISBN: 0670031569

Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Very Good, In very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 384 p. read more

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Art of War

by Tzu, Sun, and Griffith, Samuel B (Introduction by), and Liddell Hart, Basil Henry, Sir (Foreword by)

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Binding: Trade paperback Publisher: Oxford University Press Date Published: 1971 ISBN-13: 9780195014761 ISBN: 0195014766

Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Clean text, first two pages multiple folds. No spine creases. Cover some edge/corner wear. Ship daily (carefully wrapped + free domestic dc). Text in English. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 222 p. UNESCO Collection of Representative Works: European. Audience: General/trade. read more

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by Tzu, Sun, and Galvin, Dallas (Introduction by), and Giles, Lionel (Translated by)

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Binding: Mass-market paperback Publisher: Barnes & Noble Classics Date Published: 2003 ISBN-13: 9781593080167 ISBN: 1593080166

Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. One reading crease on spine. No chipping. No other flaws. Definitely VG+ Mass market (rack) paperback. Glued binding. 304 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more

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The Art of War

by Tzu, Sun

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Binding: PAPERBACK Publisher: Shambhala ISBN-13: 9780877734529 ISBN: 0877734526

Description: Very Good. 0877734526 Great condition Soft Cover book, clean pages, mild creases to spine, light edge/corner rubs, this book is GREAT! Shop & Save With US. read more

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The Art of War

by Tzu, Sun

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Binding: Trade Paperback

Description: Good. Tuttle, TPB, 1996 reprint, 9th printing (2004). Good reading copy, tight, very light wear, highlighting on four pages, all else clean. read more

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The Art of War (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) (B&N Classics)

by Sun Tzu

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ISBN-13: 9781593080167 ISBN: 1593080166

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Binding: Softcover ISBN-13: 9780195014761 ISBN: 0195014766

Description: Good. This book has medium cover wear, light cover lift, light spine tilt, light creases on covers. read more

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The Art of War

by Sun Tzu; Translator-Thomas Cleary

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: Shambhala Date Published: 1988-10-26 ISBN-13: 9780877734529 ISBN: 0877734526

Description: Good. PAPERBACK: Some spine creasing and edgewear. Daily shipping, large selection! ! ! read more

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The Art of War

by Tzu, Sun, and Clavell, James (Editor)

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Binding: Trade paperback Publisher: Delta Date Published: 1998 ISBN-13: 9780385299855 ISBN: 0385299850

Description: Good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 96 p. read more

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The Art of War

by Tzu, Sun, and Cleary, Thomas F, PH.D. (Preface by)

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Binding: Trade paperback Publisher: Shambhala Publications Date Published: 1988 ISBN-13: 9780877734529 ISBN: 0877734526

Description: Good. Text in Chinese, English. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 172 p. read more

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by Tzu, Sun, and Galvin, Dallas (Introduction by), and Giles, Lionel (Translated by)

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Binding: Mass-market paperback Publisher: Barnes & Noble Classics Date Published: 2003 ISBN-13: 9781593080167 ISBN: 1593080166

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ISBN-13: 9780195015409 ISBN: 0195015401

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Edition: UNKNOWN Publisher: Oxford University Press Date Published: 9/15/1971 ISBN-13: 9780195014761 ISBN: 0195014766

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Edition: UNKNOWN Publisher: Delacorte Press Date Published: 1/1/1983 ISBN-13: 9780440002437 ISBN: 0440002435

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goodreads rating 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Sep 5, 2009
By Nick, The United States

"Was not very impressed with this at all. It was the successor to "Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius" as my iPod/subway book, but not as enjoyable. First of all, nearly half of the edition I had was editorial notes interspersed with the text. I guess the text itself isn't really long enough to justify a whole book on its own. And second, I feel like it didn't really offer me any new insights. It reminded me somewhat of "The Wealth of Nations" in having some interesting wisdom mixed in with long boring parts. But Sun Tzu is considerably less organized than Adam Smith, and what's more, I feel like the main interesting insights of this book have been so sublimated into American cultural awareness that they didn't feel fresh to me: win the battle by fighting on your own terms, know your enemy as well as you know yourself, etc. I feel like I had a much better experience of learning about military strategic and tactical thinking by reading, for instance, Shogun, and probably the same would be true of Lawrence of Arabia (though I haven't read that). I much prefer reading a narrative of Toranaga/Tokugawa's military coup to having its key insights boiled down (and all the motivation boiled away).

Next iPod/subway book: Epictetus."

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Aug 5, 2009
By Mimi, The United States

"The title of this book has been raved by so many people, but which Art of War book did they read? The one I skimmed seemed interesting but not reader friendly. When the format turned into a dialogue then into a poetic-like framework, I found it difficult to follow and ascertain. The theories and techniques are valid and potent. Perhaps I'd appreciate it more if I deemed myself in some sitation of war in the lifestyle I'm living out. During the time I picked up this book, I was also watching a chinese movie called The Legend of Guan Gong. Coincidentally, the Art of War was preached and demonstrated throughout the movie. Though the book didn't impress me, the movie was brilliant in how it portrayed the concepts. The philosophy behind the Art of War is remarkable. The book, unfortunately, doesn't do it justice."

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goodreads rating 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Jul 19, 2009
By Mrbeaujangles23, The United States

"This was not the translation I actually read, but I could not find the one I did -- from Shambala Press. I have read this book probably 13 or 14 times -- by far the most times I have ever revisited a book -- with the exception of perhaps Calvin and Hobbes comic strips. At one time, I was making a point to read it once a month. Basically, it is ancient Chinese strategy for how to conduct warfare -- but the true message of the book, I believe, is in seeking a way to peace. There are volumes of wisdom here -- and in many ways it is perhaps my all time favorite book. While it is largely a manual written for generals of armies long ago, its lessons have parallels in all facets of our day to day life: to our interactions with others, to business, to negotiations, to politics, to poker (especially!). Just writing this all down makes me want to read it again. I will never be without this book close at hand."

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Very scary book !, Jul 10, 2009
By BWChronister, Dallas,TX

"When you realize the movers and shakers of this world use/follow these teachings it's very sobering and scary !"

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